Chimney Flashing Repair
Flashing seals the joint between your chimney and roof — when it fails, water runs straight into your ceilings and walls.
$375–$1495
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Many 'chimney leaks' homeowners in North Seattle report are actually misidentified; the culprit is often failed flashing where the chimney meets the roof. When this critical metal-and-sealant joint corrodes, lifts, or was improperly installed, water bypasses defenses and streams directly into your ceilings and walls. We precisely pinpoint the true source of the leak, then skillfully reseal or replace the flashing, meticulously integrating it back into your roof system to ensure a completely watertight seal that endures the Pacific Northwest elements.
In North Seattle's exposed areas, especially those closer to the water, the relentless high Pacific Northwest winds are more likely to lift and loosen flashing over time. This accelerated wear means waterfront homes often experience flashing-related leaks sooner, requiring prompt attention.
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What's included
It's a common misconception: most 'chimney leaks' actually stem from failed flashing at the roofline, not the chimney itself. The longer this water intrusion persists, the more extensive and costly the interior damage becomes.
How it works
We trace water staining back to its actual entry point.
Sound flashing is resealed; corroded or lifted flashing is replaced.
Step- and counter-flashing are integrated back into the roof.
Photos document a watertight roof-to-chimney joint.
Local & accountable
Why it matters
Many homeowners mistakenly attribute ceiling stains to the chimney itself, when in fact, the issue is almost always the flashing—the critical metal-and-sealant junction where your chimney meets the roof. When this flashing corrodes, lifts, or was inadequately installed, water finds a direct path into your ceilings, walls, and structural framing. Here, it can silently rot wood and foster mold growth, often remaining hidden long before visible signs appear. Addressing this early with an inexpensive reseal can prevent a far more costly and disruptive framing-and-drywall repair down the line.
If any of these sound familiar, it's worth a free inspection:
See the difference
The before shows rusted or lifted flashing at the roof-to-chimney joint, the most common source of a ceiling stain near the chimney. The after is new step and counter-flashing, properly lapped and sealed. Done right, flashing is a layered metal detail — not a bead of caulk — and it's what keeps the roof watertight where two surfaces meet.
Rusted, leaking flashing stripped and re-layered where chimney meets roofline.
Representative example of a typical chimney flashing repair — not a specific customer job. We add photos of our own completed North Seattle projects as we finish them.
A common job: a Wedgwood home where a ceiling stain keeps returning beside the chimney after every stretch of heavy rain. Nine times out of ten the culprit is flashing — rusted, lifted, or held together by old caulk that has finally let go. We'd typically strip the failed metal and install proper step and counter-flashing, lapped and sealed where the chimney meets the roof. The usual result is a joint that stays dry through the wet season, and a stain that finally stops coming back.
North Seattle
Licensed local crews, free on-site inspection and a written quote before any work. Book a real open slot on our calendar.
What you can count on
Licensed local crews, an honest written quote, and photos of every job. No call centers, no scare tactics.
Licensed and insured for North Seattle home-improvement work. We carry what the state requires and stand behind every repair.
You get a clear written quote — with the deposit and balance shown up front — before any work begins. We recommend only what your chimney actually needs.
Every job is documented with before-and-after photos, so you can see exactly what was inspected and what was repaired — no guesswork.
Completed work comes with a written warranty document, so your repair is backed in writing — not just a handshake.
A clear deposit — never more than 50% — shown up front on your written quote, with the balance due only once the work is finished and you're satisfied.
The crew that quotes your job is the crew that does it — no call centers, no rotating subcontractors.
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